Ian Troughton's farm has been placed in receivership. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Farmers may wait until spring for the water to subside. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

4.3 million plastic bags are used every day in NZ - Made with funding from NZ On Air.

18 year old Billy Turner signed up four years ago - Made with funding from NZ On Air

The car remains stuck and submerged in Okete Stream.

Knitters, young and old, join in a woollen tribute. Made with funding from NZ On Air

Earthworks will stop as winter approaches. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Nine crews were needed to extinguish a fire at Fulton Hogan in Hamilton overnight.

I looked out and was like 'oh my God' and [floodwaters] came closer and closer and closer.

A pedestrian is in a serious condition after being hit by a ute in Huntly this morning.

About 20 people ordered out of terminal.

Five special shapes will be among those floating high at annual balloon event.

From a young age Liam McGirr chased Hot Air Balloons on his pushbike - this week he pilots his own balloon as part of Balloons Over Waikato. Made with funding from New Zealand On Air.

A warm, sunny week is expected across the North Island before the weather takes a turn for the worse on Friday.

As police services up and down the country are centralised, the Waipa Mayor is voicing his concerns after his constituents struggle to contact police in emergencies, particularly after hours.- Made with funding from NZ On Air.

An amendment to the Telecommunications Information Privacy Code now means emergency calls can be tracked to help emergency services locate you more quickly. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Hamiltonians gather outside Waikato Regional Council as New Zealand Water Forum petition delivered to Parliament. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Late plea change sees Mohamed Shakeel Siddiqui convicted on four charges in Hamilton.

The Maori King says his cousin, the current MP, has no mana now.

A grant from the Heartland Fund has helped the latest Kawhia beach cleanup. But, an ownership review of King Country Energy could mean the future of the community fund is at risk. Made with Funding from NZ On Air

King Country residents are debating the future of the local power trust - which currently pumps more than $1 million a year back into the community Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Ever wanted to own a castle with flag-flying turrets, a stag hall, moat, New Zealand's largest toy collection - and name it after yourself?

Broadlands Forest Resident Graham Sperry spotted what he believes may be sewage on the river bank over the weekend, and is worried it could pose a health risk. Made with funding from NZ On Air

Matamata residents look back on their memories of the Matamata Memorial Centre which is set to be demolished at the end of the month making way for a new multi-purpose facility. - Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A truck wash operating on a reserve has been shut down after a resident discovered polluted water was running into a stream leading to the Waikato River and the regional council had done nothing about it until he complained.

Watch: A dramatic video of a fight on Hamilton's main street has emerged.

A search is underway for a 21-year-old swimmer who failed to resurface near Waipuke Reserve, say police.

An alleged "smooth-talking" motel burglar has been arrested in Hamilton.

Emergency services are tackling a house fire in Hamilton.

Ten people have been taken to Hawke's Bay Hospital following a two-vehicle crash.